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L23 DGP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2026 100,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/f outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,196 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARLY ON LIMIT OF WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARLY ON LIMIT OF WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,663 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L23 DGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L23 DGP registered?

L23 DGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is L23 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 DGP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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